CPSCNovember 9, 2004

CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of

CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Headlamp Batteries

Why was CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of recalled?

The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the headlamps immediately and return the battery to the nearest authorized Black Diamond dealer for a free replacement. Contact: Call Black Diamond collect at (801) 278-5544 between 8 am. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.blackdiamondequipment.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Soliras Headlamp Lithium-ion Batteries
Company
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Quantity
About 1,000
Sold at
Authorized dealers nationwide sold the headlamps from March 2004 through May 2004 for about $150.
Recall date
November 9, 2004
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled batteries are found in Black Diamond Soliras headlamps. The batteries have the following dates, which can be found on the battery label: 0703, 0803, 0903, 1003, 1103, 1203, 0104, 0204, 0304, 0404, and 0504. The black headlamp has the words and symbol for the company on the light.

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